Sunday, March 24, 2013

Miami - Illinois Tournament Facts

Post-Game:
Miami is in the Sweet Sixteen for the 2nd time and the first time since 2000.

The ACC is 38-26 vs. the Big Ten

The 63 points scored by Miami is their fewest they have scored in a win and their 2nd fewest overall in 12 tournament games.

There are 3 Florida schools in the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in tournament history. Only 2 other times in history have 2 Florida schools made the Sweet Sixteen (2000 - Florida, Miami; 2011 - Florida, Florida State)

Illinois is 1-12 when scoring fewer than 60 points.

Pre-Game:
Miami is in the Round of 32 for the 5th time and the first time since 2008. They are 1-3 in the Round of 32.

Miami is 1-1 vs. the Big Ten

1999 - Lost to Purdue 73-63 in the Round of 32

2000 - Defeated Ohio State 75-62 in the Round of 32

Miami is 3-3 when ranked vs. an unranked opponent. Illinois is 0-2 when unranked vs. a ranked opponent.

Illinois is in the Round of 32 for the 18th time and the first time since 2011. They are 8-9 in the Round of 32.